At Aajil (formerly Buildnow), we’re reshaping SME trade—and we believe people are our most valuable asset. We’re looking for an HR Lead who will own the full spectrum of people operations, from strategy to execution, ensuring we hire, retain, and grow the talent that powers our fintech revolution.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and is excited to build the systems, processes, and culture from the ground up.

What You’ll Be Doing

As HR Lead, you will take ownership of all aspects of the people function at Aajil, including:

HR Strategy & Execution: Design and implement scalable HR systems, policies, and procedures aligned with Aajil’s growth ambitions and values.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: Lead recruitment for all roles, partnering with hiring managers to attract and hire the best talent, while enhancing Aajil’s employer brand.

People Operations: Manage day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.

Culture & Engagement: Champion initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performance, and feedback-driven culture.

Learning & Development: Build and drive career development frameworks, training programs, and mentorship initiatives to support employee growth.

HR Analytics: Use data to inform people decisions, track key HR KPIs, and support leadership with insights on organizational health.

What We’re Looking For

HR Lead (5+ years experience)

Proven experience leading HR in a startup or high-growth environment, ideally in fintech, technology, or B2B sectors.

Strong generalist HR capabilities, including talent acquisition, operations, compliance, and employee relations.

Track record of designing and implementing scalable HR processes and systems.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels and functions.

Passion for culture-building and nurturing diverse, high-performing teams.

Fluent in English and Arabic, able to operate effectively in bilingual environments.

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields; certifications like CIPD or SHRM are a plus.

Why Aajil?

Build the People Engine: You’ll architect the HR systems that fuel our growth, directly shaping the employee experience at every stage.

Fast Growth, Big Impact: Join at a pivotal moment and leave your mark on a high-velocity company transforming B2B finance.

Empowered Culture: We value initiative, ownership, and the courage to build boldly. You’ll have the autonomy and support to drive real change.

All In, All Builders: At Aajil, no one watches from the sidelines. We win together, grow together, and make every challenge count.

If you’re ready to lead, build, and create the people engine behind Saudi Arabia’s leading B2B fintech, we’d love to meet you.